Cashier/Barista

Company Description

From farm to table, The Wonderful Company is a privately held $6 billion company committed to offering high-quality, healthy, and iconic brands such as Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, FIJI Water, and POM Wonderful. We're looking to make the world a healthier place through an uncompromising commitment to the well-being of our employees and their families.

La Cocina Shafter is The Wonderful Company's brand-new café located within the Wonderful Industrial Park, catering to the culinary needs of the company's employees as well as neighboring tenants in the area. Our mission is to provide fresh, seasonal, and healthy Latin inspired cuisine from California's rich cultural history. We are committed to providing delicious food, efficient service, and a welcoming atmosphere to enhance the daily experience.

Are you a coffee lover? We are in search of a customer-focused, motivated, and organized Cashier / Barista. This person is responsible for ensuring great customer service and loves producing high-quality drinks.

The work schedule for this position is Monday

• Friday (6:00 AM - 4:00 PM).

Job Description

• Ensures that all food and beverage services meet the restaurant's standards

• Prepares daily specialty drinks while working in a safe and organized manner

• Follows proper food handling techniques and physical safety rules

• Maintains espresso and brewing equipment to ensure proper function and identify any repair or maintenance

• Operates registers and educates customers about daily menu items and answers any questions

• Communicate customer feedback to managers and recommend new menu items

• Assists with keeping Barista and storage areas organized, clean and sanitized

• Assist in tasks as requested by the Chef or Food Service Manager needed to successfully run the Cocina

Qualifications

• 6 months

• 1 year of previous work experience as a Barista, Food Server or similar role preferred

• GED or high school diploma required

• Food Safety, Food handlers training and or certification; awareness of local, state, federal health and sanitation laws

• Food and beverage knowledge and basic coffee techniques

• Understanding proper use and maintenance of Barista equipment, including Grinders, Brewers, refrigeration, knives, and Espresso machines

• Ability to work in a high-energy and demanding environment

• A commitment to quality service and strong organization skills

• Excellent listening and communication skills to effectively interact with coworkers and customers

• Can effectively solve problems and able to take direction

• Conversational Spanish is desired but not required

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Pay Range: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information

• Competitive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Vision, Dental and 401k with match eligibility

• Opportunities for development and internal mobility

• Manager and leadership training, biweekly L&OD webinars, and eLearning offerings

• Companywide problem solving and continuous improvement training

• Wonderful Giving (wonderfulgiving.com) - allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice

• Company prioritizes wellness through its Wonderful NOW (Nourish Our Wellness) initiative, which provides a robust suite of wellness offerings such as access to mental health resources and life coaching, employee community groups, cash rewards for healthy habits, and on-demand fitness videos

Headquartered in Los Angeles, The Wonderful Company is a privately held $6 billion company dedicated to harvesting health around the world through its iconic consumer brands. The company's 10,000 employees worldwide are committed to bringing consumers everywhere the freshest, most wholesome pistachios, citrus and pomegranates; bottling the finest water and wines; and creating colorful bouquets that are sure to touch the heart. This commitment is reflected in the company's market share: Wonderful Pistachios is America's No. 1 tree nut and America's fastest-growing snack; Wonderful Halos is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America; POM Wonderful is the No. 1 100% pomegranate brand in America; FIJI Water is America's No. 1 premium imported bottled water brand; JUSTIN Wine has the No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon in California; and Teleflora is the world's leading floral delivery service.

The Wonderful Company's connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back at its core. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California's Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit csr.wonderful.com.

To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and its core values, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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